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Call for Papers "Virtual Material Matters: It’s in the Details"

Published April 22, 2025 | State History

This article originally appeared on the Fort Ticonderoga website.

The Fifteenth Annual “Material Matters: It’s in the Details” conference takes place virtually on January 24, 2026. We invite you to join us online for this conference on material culture spanning 1609-1815.

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In Memory of Edward Countryman

Published April 17, 2025 | State History

We are saddened to announce the passing of Edward Countryman. Countryman was an educator and historian for over forty years and a prolific author on the American Revolution. He will be greatly missed by the history community. 

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Emma Sedore and the Bell of Sessions

Published April 11, 2025 | State History

This article originally appeared on the Owego Pennysaver Press website.

On March 12, 2024, now proclaimed as Emma Sedore day in Tioga County, N.Y., county and local officials, and guests from the community gathered at the Tioga County Office Building lawn to celebrate the return...

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NYSCA and NYFA Announce Innovative Grant Program to Establish Reserve Funds for NYS Arts and Culture Nonprofits

Published April 11, 2025 | State History

This article originally appeared on the New York Foundation for the Arts website.

The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) announced the ...

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Full Steam Ahead: New Erie Canal Panel Exhibition Brings New York State Museum Resources Directly to Schools and Cultural Institutions

Published April 11, 2025 | State History

This article originally appeared in a NYSED press release.

The New York State Education Department’s Office of Cultural Education is making history more accessible than ever! Its world-class team of researchers is honoring the 200th...

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Charles Gehring translated arcane 17th-century Dutch to explain Albany's history

Published April 11, 2025 | State History

This article originally appeared on the Albany Times Union website.

 In the annals of Albany cultural history, Charles Gehring stands alone. He is the ultramarathon man of 17th-century Dutch translation, the greatest of all time.

Gehring, whom friends call...

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New Podcast Available Now: Women’s History Month: Sojourner Truth and Her Groundbreaking 1828 Court Case

Published March 26, 2025 | State History

This article originally appeared on the WAMC Podcast website.

This episode of A New York Minute in History commemorates Women’s History Month by uncovering the groundbreaking 1828 court case of Sojourner Truth, a self-emancipated Black woman who took on a white slave owner to...

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Celebrate National Historic Marker Weekend

Published March 19, 2025 | State History

This article originally appeared on the William G. Pomeroy Foundation website.

National Historic Marker Day is now National Historic Marker Weekend! Bring your kids! Your grandkids! Your friends! Bring a date! Celebrate local history while giving back to your community during...

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When the City Stopped: A Lecture with Robert W. Snyder

Published March 11, 2025 | State History

Join Robert W. Snyder, Official Manhattan Borough Historian, for an insightful lecture on his new book, When the City Stopped: Stories from New York's Essential Workers. In this powerful collection of personal accounts, Snyder brings to light the experiences of New Yorkers who worked on...

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Area Students to Compete at Capital Region History Day Hosted by the New York State Museum

Published March 11, 2025 | State History

This article originally appeared in a New York State Education Department press release.

Students from across the region will compete at this weekend’s...

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Niagara USA 250 Committee Releases Logo for Local Events

Published March 10, 2025 | State History

This article originally appeared in a Niagara USA 250 press release.

The Niagara USA 250 committee has selected a logo for local celebrations of America’s 250th birthday in 2026. The logo was designed by...

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New York State Education Department's Office of Cultural Education Celebrates Women's History Month With a Series of Powerful Programming

Published March 7, 2025 | State History

This article originally appeared in a New York State Education Department press release.

To commemorate Women's History Month, the Office of Cultural Education is hosting a series of interactive, community-focused...

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Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins Announces Tourism Grant to Support "Rooted in Westchester"

Published March 5, 2025 | State History

This article originally appeared in a Westchester County press release.

 Westchester County Tourism & Film...

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America's Field Trip Student Contest

Published March 3, 2025 | State History

This article originally appeared on the America 250 website.

In 2026, the United States will mark our Semiquincentennial: the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Today’s young people are the leaders, innovators, and...

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The Lafayette Trail and William G. Pomeroy Foundation Partnership Spotlights 200th Anniversary of Gen. Lafayette’s Visit to Starstruck Nation with Historical Markers Across Entirety of Original 'Farewell Tour'

Published March 3, 2025 | State History

This article originally appeared in a Lafayette 2024 press release.

Pawtucket, R.I.—Soon this New England city of 75,000 residents will be among 170 communities across 25 states and Washington, D.C., with a newly minted historical marker commemorating Revolutionary War General...

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Historical Marker Trail Reignites Widespread Fascination with ‘America’s Favorite Fighting Frenchman’

Published February 26, 2025 | State History

This article originally appeared on the William G. Pomeroy Foundation website. 

Soon this New England city of 75,000 residents will be among 170 communities across 25 states and Washington, D.C., with a newly minted historical marker commemorating Revolutionary War General...

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New Podcast Available Now! Black History Month: Frederick Douglass in Rochester

Published February 26, 2025 | State History

This article originally appeared on the WAMC Podcasts website.

In honor of Black History Month, this episode will delve into the life and work of Frederick Douglass during his time living in Rochester and discuss the legacy of Douglass today. To help us understand this important...

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Ken Burns' The American Revolution Coming November 2025

Published February 20, 2025 | State History

This article originally appeared on the PBS website.

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION examines how America’s founding turned the world upside-down.

Thirteen British colonies on the Atlantic Coast rose in rebellion, won their independence, and established a new form of government...

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The Queen Sofía Spanish Institute and the Gilder Lehrman Institute Release America & Spain 250 Educational Materials

Published February 12, 2025 | State History

This article was compiled from material from the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute and the Gilder Lehrman Institute websites.

America & Spain 250 Initiative:

The initiative’s mission is to celebrate 250 years of the...

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New York State Museum Launches Exciting Weekday Programs for Families and Learners of all Ages

Published February 11, 2025 | State History

This article originally appeared in a New York State Education Department press release.

The New York State Museum is thrilling audiences of all ages with a new, dynamic lineup of weekday programs, officially launching this week. Visitors can now explore a different public...

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